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Athletics’ NYC Party Continues with Sweep of Mets, Now Losers of 5 Straight
Kurtz ended a 48-at-bat homer drought with a 363-foot solo shot as Oakland won its fifth straight and completed its first sweep of the Mets.
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Nick Kurtz hit his first home run of the season, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory and a three-game sweep of the New York Mets.
- Starting pitcher Aaron Civale allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings, enabling the Athletics to secure their fifth consecutive victory while shutting out the opposition.
- Kurtz's homer ended a 48-at-bat drought, while Jeff McNeil finished six for 13 in his first series at Citi Field since the Mets traded him to the Athletics in December.
- The victory moved the Athletics into sole possession of first place in their division, while the Mets have scored nine runs during their five-game losing streak.
- Returning home Monday, the Athletics begin a series against Texas RHP Nathan Eovaldi's Rangers, while the Mets start a six-game trip against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Kurtz hits his first homer of the season and the Athletics sweep the slumping Mets, 1-0
Nick Kurtz hit his first home run this season, sending the Athletics to a 1-0 victory and a three-game sweep of the slumping New York Mets.
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Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets
Aaron Civale tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter Sunday for the red-hot Athletics, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 1-0 victory.
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Morning Briefing: Mets Take Losing Streak to Los Angeles
Good morning, Mets fans! Who is ready to stay up late? The Mets (7-9) dropped their fifth in a row on Sunday, 1-0, to the Athletics, wasting a pair of fine pitching performances. Freddy Peralta gave up one run on four hits and struck out six in six innings and Sean Manaea threw three perfect […]
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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56% Left
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